Not Shraddha Kapoor, it’s Sreeleela

The special song shoot for Pushpa 2, a collaboration between Allu Arjun and director Sukumar, is currently underway at a private studio. Previous reports indicated that Hindi actress Shraddha Kapoor was cast for this special song, but it’s now confirmed that Sreeleela has been brought in instead. According to sources, while the makers initially approached Shraddha Kapoor and she was interested in doing the song, her commitments to corporate agencies made it too challenging for the makers to secure her for this project.
Consequently, the team decided to go with Sreeleela, and the shoot began on Wednesday at a private studio. “Two songs are pending, one of which is this special number and the other is a duet. The makers chose to film the special song first and if time permits, they’ll shoot the duet,” added the source.
The film, slated for release on December 5, stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. As one of the year’s most anticipated films, the team is focused on meeting the release deadline. “That’s why they opted for Sreeleela—to complete the song on time without waiting for another actress,” said the source.